• Is it age appropriate?

  About our ratings

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  Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 16; suggested age 13.

• Is it any good?

  4.0

• Common Sense says

  Late-night talk show mixes topical humor, zany skits.

Why We Rated This for Ages 13–16

The good stuff

• Messages:

  O'Brien finds humor in everything from stars' missteps to politicians' gaffes (as well as non-topical issues). While he's as quick as any other late-night host to mock those in the spotlight, it's usually in a fairly goofy way and doesn't seem too mean-spirited.
• Role models:

  Conan can definitely be snarky, but he's also a witty, entertaining interviewer who carefully straddles the line between asking interesting questions and flattering the stars. The show also often reveals stars' human side -- sometimes helping them come across as decent people and sometimes showing that the rich and famous can be quite removed from reality.

What to watch out for

• Violence:

  Some skits and segments feature slapstick humor.
• Sex:

  Conan and his guests often make suggestive comments, some less subtle than others.
• Language:

  The language stays pretty mild overall, though some jokes can be slightly racy.
• Consumerism:

  Guests include actors, musicians, politicians, and other well-known people, most of whom are promoting something.
• Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

  Many of the jokes and interviews include references to drinking and drugs.

What Parents Need to Know

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